Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the cowl panel grille.
   Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front fender splash shield.
   Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
   Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the front door.
   Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the fender baffle.
   

1. Remove the bolt.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

1. Remove the fender.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   If equipped
   Remove the fender insulation.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.